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Dogs on Cape Cod

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Kim Roderiques

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Adele, a black Labrador Retriever, was the first cardiac alert service dog in the United States. Trained from a puppy through Canine Partners for Life, she was able to join a family, once she graduated, at two years old. The family she joined had a young mom who had been diagnosed with neurocardiogenic syncope, a chronic condition that causes frequent fainting. With Adele’s ability to recognize a change in scent or sound, she can detect the warning signs before the fainting occurs.

Adele is not allowed to play with others in the family for fear of distraction, so the decision was made to adopt a dog for their seven-year-old son. The boy wanted his own companion and playmate.

Taking a drive to a nearby shelter with Adele in tow, they set out to find the perfect dog. Upon arrival, Adele began to inspect all of the dogs. She was methodical in guiding her mom to every cage, around every corner, to observe each dog. Approaching one cage, Adele noticed a four-year-old Collie. Her body language spoke volumes. Adele had made her selection. Within minutes, she settled down in front of the Collie’s cage. She wasn’t moving until it was confirmed that this dog was coming home.

The Collie, now named Chewbacca, became a wonderful family dog. Adele and Chewbacca, Chewy for short, were instantly fast friends. Both have now been part of the family for eight years. They understand their defined roles. They both provide the unconditional gift of comfort, security and companionship.

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A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Dogs on Cape Cod will go to the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Brewster shelter.

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“A lifelong passion for dogs inspired photographer Kim Roderiques to create the pictures in this captivating book. ...Many of the dogs on these pages are rescues, which is an issue of particular concern to Kim and me. Dogs on Cape Cod is a celebration of the delight that these amazing creatures give to the world, and to those who share their lives.” — *from the Foreword by Brian Davies, founder, International Fund for Animal Welfare

"Anyone who has known the unique joys of Cape life finds it hard to leave, and conspires to return. It becomes part of them. It’s the most beautiful, welcoming,quirky, energized, lazy, restorative, gluttonous, artistic, indulgent, lush, stark, warm, and wonderful place on earth." — Sally Rosenthal, documentary film producer, and author of Matzo Frogs.